Intermediate
Minimal Pies
Jel&le/
Exercise 2
Sentence Practice
Practice pranunclation with your teacher by reading the following sentences.
+ Bad dog! Get off the bed!
+ He begged me not to call the police after | caught him trying to steal my bag.
+ She's an amazing guitarist. She plays in several rock bands and when she bends the
strings, her guitar really sings.
+ The chef blended many different herbs and spices together to ensure the dish
wasn't bland,
+ The group of men cheered as the old man came on the stage.
+ ll put the kettle on the stove if you can bring the cattle back into the barn.
+ He managed to land a job that pays really well, so I hope he'll be able to lend me
some cash.
+ He lost his temper when he realized that | tampered with the radio station,
Exercise 3
Find the Sounds
Find: /ee/
1. I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt.
2. He was laughing so hard that he nearly wet his pants.
3. She plays bass in a rock band.
4, My brother will get married soon
5. They needed a plan for how to escape the prison.Find: /e/
6. He buried his $10,000 in savings in his yard,
7. The company will merge with their competitor.
8, This material is very strong.
9, That Is a serious accusation that you have made against my client.
10, They have been friends since they were young children.
Exercise 4
Tongue Twister
Practice pronunciation with your teacher by reading the following tongue twister(s). Read
each tongue twister slowly at first, then try reading it faster.
Sal’s pal packed flapjacks and slapped the cat
that sat on the hat in the back of the sack
of black mats by the flat pan stand with a flashy brand.
Ken said Ted meant to send the rent but left the
check on a bench when he stopped to mend the fence.